Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Jewellery Boxes or even as bases for

or even as bases for glass tops

It has a large interior space and a distressed green painted finish

the Indian measures were Seers & Pattis

surface wear consistent with age

Tribal Necklace From Rajasthan

Chinese Immortal or Ancestor Figure - 19thC Jewellery Boxes or even as bases forAncestor worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. It played an important part in each family's clan life. Ancestor figures were cherished and honoured daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members. Chinese "kin", lineage, is also known as a "clan". These are families of direct male descendants sharing the same surname. Clans are still most active in the southern and eastern